LAPS Foundation Recognizes LAHS Community Service Scholarship Winners & ‘Educators Of Distinction’
Congratulations to the following ten students and their educators:
LAHS 2022 Graduate Elizabeth Frost and her ‘Educator of Distinction’, Hilltalkers Speech and Debate coach Margo Batha. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation awarded scholarships to ten outstanding students in the class of 2022 for their demonstrated service contributions to the students and community of the Los Alamos Public Schools.
Each student received a scholarship and was asked to write an essay about an Educator of Distinction – someone who has had a Read More
Presentation On Hot Springs, Hotels And People June 11
What If…?
Los Alamos High School and Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Large and small towns across the country are reeling from a flurry of mass shootings. Schools, churches, grocery stores, concerts and clubs have all been targets. Los Alamos is considered one of the safest communities in the nation … but what if something like that was plotted here? Are we prepared?
The Schools
Looking into just how safe Los Alamos really is, it turns out every school here has a Safe Schools Plan updated annually and submitted
Public Invited To Share Thoughts On North Mesa Gym
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Public input is being sought on a proposed shared-use gymnasium in the North Mesa area at the Los Alamos Middle School campus.
A virtual public meeting was held on the project June 1.
During the meeting, Public Works Project Manager Sara Rhoton provided some background on the gymnasium.
The discussion of additional gym space originated in 2016 when the County convened a focus group to get an understanding of what the community’s needs are for recreation and gym space, she said. A multi-use activity center was brought to voters Read More
SFCC: Free Virtual Distributed Energy Summit 2022
Collage of energy options. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces the third annual Virtual Distributed Energy Summit 2022 for the NM EPSCoR SMART Grid Center with a focus on Net Zero Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24.
While free, registration is required by 5 p.m. Friday, June 17 at Distributed Energy Summit 2022 (Virtual) | New Mexico EPSCoR (nmepscor.org). Registrants will receive a link to participate.
A special aspect of the summit is the option of free, in-person tours between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 of SFCC’s Smart and Microgrid Training Read More
NMHED Opens Applications For $195 Million To Support Key Initiatives At New Mexico Colleges And Universities
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department has announced that it will award $195 million to New Mexico colleges and universities for key initiatives including building workforce education programs, recruiting and retaining faculty, expanding research capacity, and improving student wellbeing on college campuses.
The funds were signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and will be distributed by the agency based upon a competitive request for application process in which colleges and universities submit proposals Read More
North Mesa Shared-Use Gymnasium Public Survey Opens
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works and Community Services departments, together with Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS), invite the public to participate in a survey for the proposed shared-use gymnasium project at North Mesa.
Individuals are encouraged to take the survey launched today, online here, before it closes at midnight Friday, June 24.
Community feedback is solicited by the County and LAPS on the project that proposes development of a shared-use gymnasium at the Los Alamos Middle School that will support County recreation programs and allow LAPS’ programmatic use Read More
Los Alamos School Board May 26 Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos High School Orchestra students perform May 26 at the School Board meeting. Courtesy/LAPS
Team – 4153 Project Y Robotics Team member and LAHS Senior Jason Pieck, presents School Board President Melanie Colgan a medal from their recent competition as a thank you to the board for its support. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met Thursday, May 26 in the School Board room. The meeting also was online via Zoom.
The meeting began with a performance by members of the Los Alamos High School orchestra under the direction of Michelle Rosette. School Board President Read More
Churro Sheep Shearing Event At Los Luceros Historic Site
NMDCA News:
The community is invited to join expert sheep-shearer Kerry Mower 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 11, as he brings his traditional shears to the coats of Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) and observe how Española Fiber Arts skirt the wool to clean and choose the best wool for weaving.
Additionally, LLHS will hold a Ranger Talk about the history of Churro sheep in New Mexico at 11 a.m. and create some Churro sheep wool crafts.
This event is included in site admission: $7 adult, children 16 and under are free.
This is an opportunity to learn about the history and importance of Churro sheep in New Mexico Read More
Scenes From 2022 LAPS Retiree Celebration
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Jose Delfin greets guests at the 2022 Los Alamos Public Schools Retirement Celebration Wednesday, May 25 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The brand new retirees are all smiles. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Classified Employees of the year from each school with Superintendent Jose Delphin, left, and LAPS Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber, from left, Dr. Jose Delfin, Jenny McCumber, Roberta Irwin, Linud Mila Meana, Nancy Brugh, Phyllis Foley, SarahRose Sanchez and Leatha Murphy. second from left. Photo by Read More
Scenes From Safety Town Program At Barranca School
Incoming kindergarteners experience the use of an active fire hose with a little help from Fire Cadet Bryan Thomas during this morning’s Safety Town program underway all week at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Safety Town is an annual event sponsored by the Los Alamos Police Department and Los Alamos Public Schools for children entering Kindergarten. Students participate in hands-on activities, crafts, interactions with safety personnel, and safety situations to prepare for potential hazards they may encounter at school, home or in the community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From 41st Annual Graduation Commencement Of University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos
Scene from the 41st Annual Graduation Commencement of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos held Thursday, June 2 at the Smith Auditorium. Distinguished guests and speakers seated on stage from left, Fire Chief Troy Hughes, County Council Chair Dr. Randall Ryti, Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Dept. of College and Career Readiness Teacher Claudia Ress, Dean of Instruction Dr. Paul Allen, Director of Student Affairs Kathryn Vigil, LANL Director Dr. Thomas Mason and UNM-LA Advisory Board members Charles McCollough and Laura Burrows and Los Alamos High School Principal Carter Payne. Photo by John Read More
Quorum Notice: Los Alamos School Board Tour
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Leased Facilities Tour of Los Alamos County, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
State Bar Of New Mexico: Powers Of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives Workshop June 13, 27
SBNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The State Bar of New Mexico (SNM) announces two free workshops planned for the month of June.
The first one is 11 a.m. June 13, and the second webinar is 11 a.m. June 27. Both will be available via video and teleconference.
The June 13 presentation will cover the following topics:
- Powers of Attorney;
- Advance Health Care Directives;
- Probates;
- Non-Probate Transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds); and
- Institutional Medicaid.
The June 27 webinar will cover information regarding debt problems, including what happens if a person can’t pay their debts, what actions Read More
Life After 50: Eight Is Great!
Chad Lauritzen left prepares to raise the bar as he launches the engineering of Aspen Youth to see how well their science skills paid off. Courtesy photo
During 2022, Marlene Trujillo earned her second Community Asset Award, as C’YA celebrates its 8th anniversary. Courtesy photoExecutive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions celebrated its 8th anniversary this weekend. While our work has been drastically affected since the beginning of COVID 2022, we have found some ways to get our work done.
We started 2022 by recognizing some community heroes, with Read More
Scenes From Cub Scouts Day Camp 2022
Scouts learn the proper care and folding of the American flag during the Sangre de Cristo Cub Scout Day Camp 2022 held Wednesday through Friday at the Masonic Temple at 1400 N. Sage Loop. The camp featured field games and relays, campfire skills, songs and jokes, flag ceremonies, visits by horses, a beekeeper and fire truck. The theme for the camp was ‘Wild Wild West’ including panning for gold, Morse code, yarn doll and log cabin building. The program also included gaga ball, fishing and other crafts. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Look mom I made a snake. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum’s Ninth Summer Series Kick Off Lecture Draws Full House
An audience member asks a question of Professor Marty Hewlett during his lecture Wednesday at the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum in Kelly Hall at Trinity-on-the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy/LAFSF
LAFSF News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) kicked off its ninth summer series to a full house last Wednesday in Kelly Hall of Trinity-on-the Hill Episcopal Church. Professor Marty Hewlett spoke on “Darwinian Evolution: perspectives from science, philosophy, and theology.”
Professor Hewlett began by identifying three ways of seeing and knowing – through science, philosophy, Read More
SFCC: Automotive Technologies Center Open House June 21
Santa Fe Community College Auto Technologies Center. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces an Open House of the Gold LEED certified Automotive Technologies Center 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 21.
Visitors will have the opportunity to hear presentations about industry career opportunities at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. by Subaru regional representative Mitchell Mays, as well as Honda/Suburu of Santa Fe Director of Operations Ted Nime and General Manager Jason Bass.
Members of SFCC’s Financial Aid office will answer questions 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 Read More
